Rhubarb Liqueur
Rhubarb Liqueur, infused with orange and ginger, is a sweet but tangy liqueur. Perfect to enjoy as a liqueur, spritzer or cocktail with an award winning taste and beautiful pink/red color.
Servings: 48 servings
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds rhubarb peel and chop, 1 inch pieces
- 5 inches fresh ginger cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 4 oranges cut peel into long strips
- 1.75 liters vodka use good quality vodka
Simple Syrup
- 3 cups white sugar
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Chop the rhubarb into 1 inch pieces. Two pounds of rhubarb is approximately 6 cups.
- Cut the peel from the oranges into long strips. Each orange should make 4-5 strips. Only the peel is used in the liqueur. Peel and slice the ginger into 1/4 inch pieces.
- Pour the vodka into two large jars, dividing the vodka equally. Add 1/2 of the rhubarb, orange peel and ginger into each jar. Put lid on jars.
- Place jars in a dark closet or cupboard to infuse for 6 weeks. Turn jars upside down and shake every few days.
- Strain the mixture with cheesecloth over a funnel or a mesh colander after 6 weeks and return to large jars.
- To make Simple Syrup, combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Let syrup cool completely. Add syrup slowly to the liqueur infusion to your preferred sweetness.
- Bottle the liqueur using a funnel into containers of your choice.
- The liqueur can be served at room temperature, chilled or in a cocktail.
Notes
Make sure to use vibrant colored rhubarb stalks for a red/pink liqueur.
When your liqueur is infusing, remember to turn and shake the jars for best flavor.
Taste the liqueur as you add the Simple Syrup for desired sweetness.
Rhubarb Liqueur is one of my most requested gifts. Make sure to save some bottles for the holidays.